Nairaland news today
Nairaland is a popular online forum where Nigerians discuss various topics, including news and current events. Here are some of the top news stories trending on Nairaland today:
Politics
- Buhari's Ministerial List: The President has submitted a list of 43 ministerial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The list includes some familiar faces and some new names.
- APC Crisis: The All Progressives Congress (APC) is embroiled in a crisis following the suspension of some party leaders, including the National Vice Chairman (South-West), Chief Pius Akinyelure.
- PDP Crisis: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is also facing internal crisis, with some governors and leaders at loggerheads over the party's leadership.
Economy
- Naira Appreciates: The naira has appreciated against the US dollar, with the exchange rate now at N360 to $1.
- Fuel Price Hike: The Federal Government has announced a hike in fuel prices, with the new price of petrol set at N145 per liter.
- Inflation Rate: The inflation rate has risen to 11.37%, with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) attributing the increase to rising food prices.
Crime
- Kidnap Kingpin Arrested: A notorious kidnap kingpin, Chukwudi Onuamadike, also known as Evans, has been arrested by the police in Lagos.
- Robbery in Lagos: A group of robbers has attacked a bank in Lagos, making away with millions of naira.
- Ritualists Arrested: The police have arrested a group of suspected ritualists in Ogun State, who were allegedly involved in the murder of a young woman.
Entertainment
- Tiwa Savage's Son: Tiwa Savage's son, Jamil, has been hospitalized after falling ill.
- Wizkid's New Album: Wizkid has released a new album, "Made in Lagos", which is generating a lot of buzz in the music industry.
- Nollywood Movie: A new Nollywood movie, "The Wedding Party", has been released and is currently trending on social media.
These are just a few of the top news stories trending on Nairaland today. Please note that the accuracy of the information may vary, and it's always a good idea to verify news from multiple sources.